Tim Miller shares the story behind a bench the family recently donated in honor of his dad Stan and his legacy of service to community. It was not only an honor for Stan to serve the community of the ...

Summer is long over in the Iowa Great Lakes, but area children still have a chance to have some lunch and play inside or out thanks Lutheran Lakeside Camp in Spirit Lake. The camp’s programming staff ...

The owner of an Arnolds Park adult entertainment club entered a guilty pea after he failed to pay taxes on earnings from Boji Nites. The written plea from 42-year-old Mathew Jon Little of Mankato, ...

Spencer girls swimming competed in five events for the 2025 State Swimming Meet held at the University of Iowa Aquatic Center over the weekend, including the 200 yard medley relay with Okoboji’s Anna ...

Genesis 1:11 New International Version (11) Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds ...

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Compiled by Seth Boyes, News Editor There's sure to be at least one new face on the city council following next month's election. Voters will decide which of five candidates will take three open seats ...

For 80 years, local residents and visitors alike have gone to the Nutty Bar Stand in Arnolds Park for tasty home-made root beer floats and delicious Nutty Bars or dishes of ice cream. Located on Lake ...

Spirit Lake volleyball advanced to the Class 3A Region 1 semifinal at No.1 Western Christian on Thursday, Oct. 23, the Wolfpack earning a sweep (25-15, 25-12, 25-13) to eliminate the Indians from ...

We get it. Your kids are off to college or the working world. Nest emptied! Friday nights are for grocery shopping, dinner reservations or a movie with a beverage or two now. Hold on, though: Your ...

From concerts to thrill rides and from boat tours to food stops, Historic Arnolds Park generated estimated $16 million in revenue for the region this summer, according to CEO Jon Pausley. And, even ...

The days are growing shorter and chillier, which means now is a good time to find some cozy indoor activities. The Spirit Lake Public Library can help you with that! We have a paperback book and ...